🐔 The Best Chicken Salad
Ingredients
(Serves 4–6)
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3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
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½ cup mayonnaise (or mix with ¼ cup Greek yogurt for lighter version)
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 stalk celery, finely diced
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¼ cup red onion or green onions, finely chopped
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¼ cup sweet pickle relish or diced dill pickles
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1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional add-ins (choose your favorites):
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½ cup grapes, halved
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¼ cup chopped pecans or slivered almonds
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
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Cooked or leftover chicken works fine — poach, roast, or use rotisserie.
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Chop or shred into bite-sized pieces.
2. Mix the dressing
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In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine
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Add chicken, celery, onion, and relish (plus any optional add-ins).
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Mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill and serve
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Serve chilled on toasted bread, croissants, lettuce wraps, or crackers.
💡 Tips
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Use rotisserie chicken for the easiest, juiciest base.
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Add a touch of curry powder for a flavorful twist.
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For crunch, toss in diced apple or cucumber.
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Stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Would you like me to share a Southern-style chicken salad next (with eggs, sweet pickles, and a hint of sugar — super creamy and comforting)?
